Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Login or Signup

Get the App

Login or Signup

Discover
Places to see
São Jorge

Malerischer Levada-Weg

Discover
Places to see
São Jorge

Malerischer Levada-Weg

Highlight • Trail

Malerischer Levada-Weg

Hiking

4.9

(77)

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Parque Natural da Madeira

Save

Share

  • More

  • Save

    Share

  • More

  • Take Me There

    Tips

    January 12, 2026

    Hiking

    The Levada do Rei, a 5.3 km long hiking trail (plus 5.3 km round trip), leads through the island's lush natural landscape to a unique, protected area. The hike, rated as moderate, takes approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes. Since there are hardly any inclines, it is not particularly strenuous.

    There is a fee for the Levada hike. An attendant stands near the trailhead parking lot informing visitors that the fee applies.

    Visitors aged 12 and over pay €4.50.

    Payment is possible via QR code through the SIMplifica portal.

    Cash payments are not accepted.
    Translated by

    November 21, 2025

    Hiking

    The northern section of the Levada do Rei (PR18) near São Jorge on Madeira leads through dense laurel forest – a UNESCO-protected biotope with moss-covered stones, ancient trees, and lush green ravines. Following a largely level path alongside the levada's irrigation channel, hikers traverse idyllic natural areas, encounter tranquil waterfalls, and pass through narrower paths with an authentic levada atmosphere – a particularly peaceful and nature-filled part of the tour.
    Translated by

    Routes here

    Best routes to Malerischer Levada-Weg

    4.6

    (187)

    759

    hikers

    1. Small tunnel – Waterfall on Levada do Rei loop from Arco de São Jorge

    14.0km

    04:25

    530m

    530m

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Navigate

    Send to Phone

    Moderate

    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Easy

    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Hard

    Details

    Informations

    Elevation 610 m

    Weather

    Powered by Foreca

    Today

    Thursday 5 March

    14°C

    9°C

    49 %

    Additional weather tips

    Max wind speed: 33.0 km/h

    Most visited during

    January

    February

    March

    April

    May

    June

    July

    August

    September

    October

    November

    December

    Other Popular Places to Check Out

    Pico Ruivo Summit

    Explore
    RoutesRoute plannerFeaturesHikesMTB TrailsRoad cycling routesBikepacking
    Download the app
    Follow Us on Socials

    © komoot GmbH

    Privacy Policy